Your Guide to Maximizing Fuel Efficiency in Shrewsbury, NJ
When you get behind the wheel of your new Mazda, you don’t want to make frequent stops at the gas station! Our team at Schwartz Mazda would like to highlight ways that you can take advantage of your vehicle’s efficiency-focused features and cultivate responsible driving habits.
Quick Action Items
- Keep tires properly inflated
- Accelerate gradually and avoid hard braking
- Use cruise control on the highway
- Remove unnecessary cargo weight
- Stay current on scheduled maintenance
Smooth Is Efficient
The number one fuel-waster is aggressive driving. Abrupt starts and last-second braking will force your engine to work overtime. Instead, operate the Mazda3 Sedan with smooth, confident intention. Accelerate gently, anticipate traffic flow, and coast to deceleration when possible. This single habit alone can significantly improve fuel economy on the highway.
Tire Pressure Matters More Than You Think
Under-inflated tires create drag, and drag eats fuel. Every PSI drop below the recommended level can reduce efficiency. For a vehicle like the Mazda CX-5, one of our most popular crossovers, that adds up quickly over thousands of miles. Check your tire pressure at least once a month and always before long trips. The correct PSI is listed inside your driver's side door jamb, not on the tire itself.
Lighten the Load
Your Mazda CX-50 is engineered to haul adventure gear when you need it, but hauling it when you aren’t on the way to Blackberry Bay Park is costing you at the pump. Every extra 100 pounds in your vehicle reduces fuel economy by about 1 percent. Clear out the trunk, remove roof racks when not in use, and leave the heavy stuff at home unless you need it. Your wallet will notice.
Use Cruise Control Wisely
On the open highway, cruise control is one of the best fuel-saving tools available. Maintaining a consistent speed eliminates the subtle speed creep and correction cycles that most drivers don't even notice. If you're driving a Mazda CX-70 to New York on a long interstate stretch, engaging cruise control can meaningfully cut your fuel consumption compared to manual throttle management.
Stay on Top of Maintenance
A poorly maintained engine works harder than it needs to. Dirty air filters, old spark plugs, and degraded motor oil all chip away at efficiency over time. Mazda models are precision engineered, and they perform best when you schedule service appointments at the recommended intervals. Regular oil changes, fresh filters, and periodic tune-ups ensure your Mazda MX-5 Miata or Mazda CX-30 is always running at peak efficiency during your Shrewsbury travels.
The Right Fuel for the Right Model
Always use the octane rating specified in your owner's manual. Premium fuel doesn't benefit engines designed for regular, creating an unnecessary expense. Conversely, using regular in an engine that requires premium causes knock and reduces performance and efficiency. When in doubt, ask us. Fuel efficiency is about driving smarter, not less. Stop by Schwartz Mazda’s nearby location to talk to our team about how your Mazda is performing, and we'll help you keep it running efficiently for years to come!
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Testimonials
“ Elvin is a great salesman! He is very patient and not at all “pushy”.He answered all of my questions and gave me “thinking” time. And he has a great smile! ”
“ I recently purchased a Mazda CX-50 at the Schwartz dealership and had the best experience. Everyone I encountered was so helpful and friendly, especially my salesman, Pete, who made me feel very comfortable and at home during the entire experience. 11/10 rating, highly recommend this dealership to anyone. ”
“ This was the best dealership experience I’ve had in a long time. Noah was great to work with, helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. Felt well-taken care of throughout the process. Highly recommend. ”
“ Elvin is great! ”
“ Elvin was AWESOME!!! Personable, professional, knowledgeable, helpful, PATIENT and AMAZING! I am so happy we just walked in to the Schwartz Mazda!!!😁 ”
“ The entire experience at Schwartz Mazda was positive. Ryan Calvert is very patient, knowledgeable, and helpful. He made buying a new car a pleasure. I highly recommend the team at Schwartz Mazda. ”
“ Great place, wonderful service, professional staff, fast quality service ”
“ Although I ended up purchasing another car elsewhere since the cx5 does not have a hybrid model Noah was amazing. He was very patient, not pushy at all and made the experience enjoyable. I always dread car shopping due to past experiences, but Noah was fantastic. ”
“ I just leased a CX-90 from Schwartz Mazda. Worked with Angel Rivera who was outstanding. Informative but not pushy. Answered all my questions and even picked me up to finalize the deal! I would highly recommend angel and the dealership. ”
“ We had an amazing experience working with Ryan! It was our first time buying a car and he helped us with every step. It was so easy and we left with exactly what we were looking for! ”
“ This is our second time leasing/buying from This dealership and have no reason to think we won’t be back again. Elvin was a pleasure to work with in regards to turning my lease in early, and sorting out a quality used vehicle. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and we look forward to working with them moving forward. ”
“ Great experience working with Angel at Schwartz Mazda! I would highly recommend this dealership. ”
“ Angel was fantastic! He made the process easy & smooth. Highly recommended! Ask for Angel if you need a new car at Schwartz Mazda. Thanks again Angel. ”
“ We drove to Schwartz all the way from Sewell in South Jersey to check out this RX350 we saw online for my wife. The drive was long with lots of rain but it was well worth it. Our sales agent Angel was very professional, helpful and accommodating also he was very transparent & worked his magic in helping us stay within our budget. The facility is very clean with complimentary snacks which our kids appreciated very much. As an automotive enthusiast I would highly recommend Schwartz as the place to persue your next automotive journey. Thank you Angel & thank you Schwartz for helping us accomplish this mission. 👍🏽👍🏽 ”
“ I’m super happy with the purchase of my 2026 Mazda CX-50 and the easy car buying experience my salesman Elvin Pavlenko provided! I wasn’t planning on buying a car, but when I decided to get a new car for myself I went right to Elvin at Schwartz Mazda. This is the 5th car purchase our family has made in the past 10 years from Schwartz Mazda, and each time it’s been exceptional service! We’ve worked with Elvin previously, and once again he came through getting the car I wanted and he really explained all the cool features. Pete in finance went over all the details and answered my questions. I highly recommend them, and with my kids each having their leases up next year I know we’ll be back! ”
“ Competent dealership, used vehicle priced correctly and with no sales games. Detailed info packet provided with knowledge of vehicle history, reconditioning work done, etc. ”
“ My son was buying his first car on his own we were pleasantly greated by Jesse Ventura what a great young man. We told him what we were looking for and the whole sales team came together to make it a great experience. I recommend Schwartz Mazda to everyone, thank you for everything. ”
“ I went to Schwartz Mazda yesterday for a test drive & ended up buying a new car. Elvin Pavlenko was my sales consultant. He was friendly, helpful and never pushy. The entire process - from scheduling the test drive to driving off the lot in my new CX5 - felt comfortable and not rushed. ”
“ I couldn’t be happier with my experience at Schwartz Mazda. Ryan was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely focused on helping me find the right vehicle for my needs. He made the entire process easy and transparent, and I never felt rushed or pressured. Steve was also fantastic to work with and helped ensure everything went smoothly from start to finish. Their professionalism and commitment to customer satisfaction really stood out. I highly recommend Ryan, Steve, and the entire Schwartz Mazda team to anyone looking for a positive car-buying experience. ”
“ Normally car buying is the worst. I dread it every 3 years. My lease was expiring and I've had very bad experiences with the local Mazda dealership, so I journeyed down to Schwartz Mazda and had such a great experience. They had the vehicle I wanted. My salesman Ryan was great. Really nice guy, easy going and not at all pushy. The finance manager, Pete was very authentic. No high pressure sales or the normal attempts to make me feel dumb to sell me add ons. I can't recommend the car buying experience more at Schwartz Mazda. ”
“ Awesome all around experience, Elvin made the process easy and was a pleasure to work with! ”
“ I'm 71 and bought a lot of cars in that time. Had Honda's since 2007 but heard great things about Mazda. Schwartz Mazda in Shrewsbury is where we checked out first and our salesman was Noah Anderson. Great car, great representative. One of the only smooth purchases we've ever made on a new vehicle. No tricks or scams or " I have to speak to the manager" . Just an honest straight forward young man.AA++> ”
“ Excellent service! Everyone was very friendly, attentive, and professional. The entire purchase process was quick and smooth. Arthur and George were especially helpful throughout the process and made the experience easy and stress-free. Highly recommended! ”
“ Went to look at a car, didn't end up buying it. However Jesse was very nice and professional and no pressure. Dealership waiting areas are very nice too. If something came up that I liked I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to them again ”
“ I recently purchased a 2026 CX-5 at Schwartz Mazda & am beyond happy with my purchase & the entire process! I went to several dealerships before returning to Schwartz Mazda, that’s how impressed I was with the friendly, professional & knowledgeable salesman Noah. He was so kind ,helpful & didn’t pressure me at all, which made the whole experience a pleasure! Highly recommend Noah & Schwartz Mazda!! ”
“ Super helpful and knowledgeable staff. We went on the last Saturday in May and got the premium plus CX5, we love all the safety features and the redesigned interior. Great job Schwartz and mazda! ”
“ Elvin was a great help! Made the process super easy ”
“ I recently bought a car from this dealership and had a great experience. Joseph Guzzo was my salesperson, and he was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. He was friendly, professional, and took the time to answer all of my questions without any pressure. Joseph made the car-buying experience smooth and stress-free. Great and nice guy to work with! I highly recommend asking for Joseph if you're looking for a new vehicle. ”
“ Elvin was an exceptional salesman, he made our experience here quick and painless. He was accommodating to our budget and willing to work with us and make our dream car a reality. Customer for life, thanks for everything. ”
“ After an accident left my wife without a car, I brought her to Mazda to see what our options were. Our salesperson, Elvin, was super helpful and made our vehicle buying experience really simple. ”
“ Purchased a CX-5 for my daughter, and I got to say it was one of the best experiences I ever had. For starters, Noah was awsome - very polite, enthusiastic, funny, and very knowledgeable - superb disposition! And then Steve (finance) too was awsome, another easy to talk with, very knowledgeable and helpful guy. Again, can't say enough of my experience ... you all were wonderful! ”
“ Elvin is great!! ”
“ Great experience buying a new car! Highly recommended speaking with Ryan! Update: bought another car through Ryan. Very helpful and made the process great!! Love Schwartz Mazda! Update: Bought yet another car through Ryan! Cx-50 Hybrid. Schwartz Mazda makes the process so easy and care free! Steve was awesome helping me understand the paperwork! Always recommend them! ”
“ Ryan always takes good care of me here. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Awesome experience as usual! ”
“ I recently had my windshield replaced on my 21 MX-5 RF Club here and judging by the way my emissions sticker and ez-pass were put back on perfectly, + the cleanliness of the work, as if no work has been performed at all aside from getting the new windshield itself. I can tell that the installer treated my vehicle right. To add to this their pricing was fair, the service was quick, and communication was prompt. Bravo! Straight A’s. I will be returning for future service. Thanks for putting me back on the road! Keep up the good work. ”
“ Elvin Pavlenko was awesome during the entire process. I had a great experience and got the car I was looking for at a great price. Thank you Schwartz Mazda. ”
“ Just brought a 2026 Cx-50 with the help of Jesse! It was truly such a smooth process, and Jesse was an amazing help in picking my dream car, and though out this process! If you are gonna buy a car from here please ask for Jesse! He answered all the question me and my family had, and explained the difference of each Mazda. ”
“ We had a great experience buying our car. Noah, Jim, and Pete were all fantastic and very helpful. Can’t recommend it more highly. ”
“ Thanks Ryan! ”
“ Great experience with Elvin! ”
“ Elvan was my salesman and he was a pleasure to deal with. Seamless transaction and no pressure to buy a car. ”
“ I recently bought out my lease with the assistance of Ryan in sales, and it was a very easy transaction. Everyone at Schwartz Mazda was very friendly. I highly recommend Ryan and Schwartz Mazda! ”
“ Elvin and Jim were wonderful to deal with and made the whole purchase experience smooth - unlike prior experiences with other brands and dealerships. Highly recommended! ”
“ Had an excellent car buying experience with Schwartz Mazda, specifically working with Angel and Pete! They made the entire process seamless and I couldn’t be more fortunate for a stress-free and easy car buying experience. Highly recommend to anyone on the market for a new car!! ”
“ Had a great experience at the dealership from start to finish. Noah Anderson was friendly, knowledgeable, and truly exceptional! He made the whole process enjoyable. Stephen Chung in finance was also fantastic, explaining everything clearly and making the paperwork quick and easy. Really appreciate the professionalism and customer service from both of them. Highly recommend this dealership if you’re looking for a positive car-buying experience! ”
“ Good enough. After negotiating for a 30 day/1K mile warranty on a used car I was surprised when signing the paperwork that the warranty said the financial responsibility is 50/50 on any repairs. That's obviously not what I thought we agreed on. I assumed a warranty would completely cover anything that breaks, but my fault for not being specific. Took the wind out of my sails on an otherwise exciting car purchase. ”
“ Always happy to see you and worth the trip from south Jersey. Customer service is hands down the best. This dealership is the best I've ever dealt with. Fair negotiations, they stand behind you and their products. I had a bad experience with another dealership in PA. Schwartz went out of the way to make me comfortable and taken care of. Even though we were treated badly at the other dealership. Service and Sales are top notch! Thank you Schwartz!!! ”